Misc

Competence is the Source of Joy

Some years ago, I briefly held the charge as a Land Acquisition Officer (LAO) for an important infrastructure project. The…

3 weeks ago

10 Years of Interstellar

Every now and then, when I find myself in front of the TV with some time to spare and don’t…

1 month ago

On Being Consistent

I recently came across an interesting quote on Twitter: “The best performers are not consistently great, but they're great at…

8 months ago

Coaching for the Civil Services Exam: Is It Necessary?

This is a perennial question I get asked the most. And it’s understandable too. Many aspirants who begin their Civils…

8 months ago

Small Wins

Is the job of an IAS officer impactful? Can an officer bring about change for the better? When we think…

1 year ago

Silicon, Steel, and Stagnation

The AI revolution is here. Generative AI products across audio, video, image, and text are being developed at an astonishing…

1 year ago

The Joy of Two Pedals

Today, I rode a bicycle. The moment I got on it, I remembered that the last time I rode one…

2 years ago

The Greater Good

During my stint at Google, I was really impressed by how much of the company’s  decision making had been data…

3 years ago

Defining Success as Less

Back in 2020, I maintained a 100-day workout streak. Each day I would find time to ensure that I don’t…

3 years ago

Lessons of 2021

December might be just another month on the calendar, but perhaps this is the only time we take a pause…

3 years ago

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